Oval Nationals grand marshals named

(NOVEMBER 3, 2003) Perris Auto Speedway President & Promoter Don
Kazarian announced on Saturday that two of Southern California's most
popular racing figures, Bill and Evelyn Pratt, have been named as Grand
Marshals for the 8th annual Budweiser...

(NOVEMBER 3, 2003) Perris Auto Speedway President & Promoter Don
Kazarian announced on Saturday that two of Southern California's most
popular racing figures, Bill and Evelyn Pratt, have been named as Grand
Marshals for the 8th annual Budweiser Oval Nationals, presented by
Temecula Valley Pipe and Supply, at Perris Auto Speedway on November
13th, 14th and 15th.

Bill Pratt has fielded cars longer than any current SCRA car owner and
his string of consecutive years owning sprint cars goes back to the
1960s. Among the drivers who have steered his cars over the years are
Rick Goudy, Clark Templeman, Max Sweeney, Billy Wilkerson, Tony "The
Tiger" Simon, Steve Chassey and Steve Ostling. With Wilkerson behind
the wheel, Pratt won the 1972 CRA Car Owners Championship. Visalia's
Greg Bragg currently wheels the red Pratt #12 with and will be one of the
entries at the Oval Nationals.

Evelyn Pratt is the most loved and respected racing official in the USA.
She currently serves as a Pit Steward for SCRA as she did for years with
CRA. In addition to working with SCRA and CRA, she has also worked
events for USAC, NASCAR and the World of Outlaws. Her legendary bullhorn
from Ascot is in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame. Away from the
track, the effervescent 85-years young Evelyn still operates her own lawn
service and works every day.

Advance tickets for the Oval Nationals are on sale now by calling
1-800-595-4849 or (909) 940-0134. Fans can also order tickets from the
Internet at www.tix.com or www.perrisautospeedway.com.

Perris Auto Speedway is conveniently located on the Lake Perris
Fairgrounds, home of the Southern California Fair, approximately one hour
east of Los Angeles. Take the 215 Freeway, exit at the Ramona Expressway
and go east two and a half miles to the fairgrounds.